Childcare Lawyer

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Berkshire, which is seeking an experienced Locum Child Care Lawyer to join one of their Child Care Court Teams within the Joint Legal Team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital child protection work in a supportive, specialist team environment.
 
Role: Childcare Lawyer
Umbrella Rate: £50 - £55ph
PAYE Inc Hol Rate: £44.06 - £48.41ph
Location: Berkshire (Hybrid – office base Reading)
Contract: Initial 3 months, with the possibility of extension
 
About the Role
As a technical specialist, you will:

• Work as part of a dedicated team of child protection lawyers.
• Manage a busy caseload of child protection cases including care proceedings, DOLS, inherent jurisdiction and EPOs.
• Advise and support social work clients and their managers.
• Undertake advocacy, including contested hearings at court (desirable).

About You
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated childcare lawyer with:

• A qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister (in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate) with 3+ years of PQE in child protection law and proceedings.
• The ability to handle complex childcare matters with confidence and clarity.
• Advocacy experience, ideally including contested hearings.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working.
• Flexible hours.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.

If this childcare lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.